Valenzuela unveils 65 new police cars

VALENZUELA Mayor Weslie Gatchalian said on Wednesday that the local government has allocated P49 million from the city coffers to procure a fleet of 25 brand-new police cars and 40 motorcycle units.

Gatchalian led other key city officials in the unveiling ceremony of the patrol cars and motorcycles held at the Alert Center parking grounds.

These additions would bolster the city police's mobility and visibility, enabling faster response times throughout the city's streets and neighborhoods, the mayor said.

He emphasized that it was a critical step in strengthening the city's public safety framework and ensuring swift action against crime, thus making Valenzuela a more livable city.

Seeking a second term in the May 12, 2025 midterm elections unopposed, Gatchalian shared his administration's aspiration of turning the city into a safer and more secure place through its "Valenzuelife" campaign.

"We prioritize peace and order in Valenzuela City," the mayor told The Manila Times via Viber.

"We hope that there will come a time, when we say Valenzuelife, our children coming from school and our spouses coming from work are ensured with security — that when they walk in the neighborhood, they will not be worried because of the visibility of the police forces," he added.

Demonstrating the city government's commitment to social welfare, it also handed over seven "Chikiting Food Patrol" vehicles to the City Social Welfare and Development Office.

These vehicles, funded by incentives from the city's Seal of Good Local Governance award in 2023, would be deployed to various villages to support their K to 6 feeding programs and combat child malnutrition, Gatchalian said.

"By giving nutritious food directly to young beneficiaries, Valenzuela continues to uphold its mission of promoting health and well-being for all its residents," he said.